Former DU lacrosse standout Snider taken Fourth in NLL draft by Philadelphia

Former DU lacrosse standout Snider taken Fourth in NLL draft by Philadelphia

Geoff Snider selected fourth by Wings

NEW YORK – Former University of Denver lacrosse star Geoff Snider was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Philadelphia Wings in the National League Lacrosse draft Wednesday evening at the Theater Lobby at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Most recently Snider was named Most Valuable Player at the World Lacrosse Championships tournament as the Canadians defeated the USA, 15-10, in July. Snider, a Calgary, Alberta, native, was selected 17th overall by the Denver Outlaws in the Major League Lacrosse draft in June. Snider recorded two points in five games, including one point in the Outlaws’ playoff game.

While at DU, Snider earned Third-Team USILA All-America and Scholar All-American honors after leading the nation and setting NCAA records in ground balls per game (11.41) and total groundballs (194). He finished second in face-off win percentage (.684) earned his first Scholar All-America honor after earning a 3.58 GPA in finance/marketing.

“I am very excited for Geoff to be selected so high in the draft,” said head coach Jamie Munro. “He’s a great competitor and I am sure he’ll have a tremendous professional career.”

The Wings kick off their 2007 schedule January 6 against Edmonton.